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Populism

10 min read 14 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

A clear, balanced framework for understanding populism as a thin ideology that pits 'the pure people' against 'the corrupt elite,' and its complex relationship with liberal democracy.

You’ll learn

  • Populism is a thin-centered ideology
  • It divides society into two antagonistic camps
  • Populism is illiberal but democratic
  • It thrives on crisis and cultural backlash